Launch report · Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 5s: SD821 flagship with an ultrasonic fingerprint and metal unibody.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2016·$300·Score 60/100

Mi 5s brought the SD821, a metal unibody and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor to $300 in 2016 — a strong value flagship of its day.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.15" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 821
Memory
3 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/2.0
Battery
3,200 mAh
Weight
145 g
What stands out
  • SD821 at $300.
  • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
  • Metal unibody + IR.
  • Quick Charge 3.0.
What to watch
  • Small 4 MP selfie.
  • 1080p LCD.
  • Mono speaker.
  • Support ended.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100